History And Literature

Some fairy tales have happy endings, some have tragic ones, but there are also some fairy tales that never really end. Let's say, the story of a crown prince who was never crowned, a younger brother who pursued pseudo revenge, a lotus princess who never became a lotus flower, or the story of siblings who were banished without breadcrumbs. For a long time hanging around without any certainty, the tales accidentally unite to achieve the same goal. Being in the same side. Fight against the same enemy. Seize the happy ending, because the darkness doesn't deserve it.

Bewitched by the legend of the Ice Queen, an orphan wolf named Anastasia Valentine journeyed into the middle of the realm of demons, Cildreth, in search for the queen itself to bestow her immense power. She was then held captive by the beast Cerberus and was later saved by Alois Devaraux, the first emperor of Heaven, whom she sets eyes with. Struck by indebtedness and gratitude, Anastasia set foot on the Althaios Heavenly Realm. She disguised herself as a man that led her to claim the Emperor's apprentice position. Together, they sailed through the magic of love's abyss as they discover the mysteries lurking behind their tragic past. Now, Anastasia must choose between her heart and fate. With countless of tears shed, will this love surpass the steel trials or just fall into pits of letting go as a price for entering forbidden love?

Joseph King becomes the youngest attorney to make partner at his firm, and boy is he loving it. While transitioning into his long awaited bask in the glory of self-made success, he takes on new roles, is given a luxurious office as well as a personal secretary, Alice Mendez, who is also new on the job and a young college graduate and singer. Alice moved out of her father's house in Scarsdale and now lives in her own apartment in New York city with her little brother, Miguel. After experiencing major setbacks in her music career, she has decided to explore the prospects of a day job, and excitingly, gets one at one of the most prominent law firms in New York. As she settles into her new role, she unexpectedly finds herself falling for her boss, who in more ways than one is a bit too hot to handle. As they work together, he seems to be developing an increasing interest in her as well. However, as many unanticipated mysteries continue to unfold, both parties begin to find that they may be biting more than they can chew, and that this rollercoaster of an experience which they thought was about them may not have been about them at all.

When issabella is recruited by the American government for and undercover mission to stop a string of high profile kidnappings. She thought it would be a regular mission, but nothing about this mission is ordinary and add an old flame into the mix and her life just got ten times harder.

James a gifted but emotionally scarred man in his early 30s, torn between his spiritual calling and the pain of his past. Raised in a broken home, he now walks a thin line between faith and rebellion, order and chaos. His journey is about surrender, love, and finding divine purpose amid deep personal storms.

CONTRACTS AND SECRETS BY JET HERRERA Synopsis: "We keep on searching for a person whom we can spend our lifetime with, not knowing that they're just an inch away." -Captain Gerbacio Escalante Matapos mabigo sa pag-ibig ay gusto na lamang ni Antonia Buenafe na maging successful sa kanyang career. She’s doing fine until one pregnancy test and a double red line changed everything. Ginawa niya ang lahat para hindi malaman ng kanyang ex-boyfriend ang tungkol doon. Captain Gerbacio Escalante needs a bride. Hiniling ng kanyang lola na nasa ospital na mag-asawa na siya at ang gusto nitong pakasalan niya ay si Antonia. Ang problema, hiwalay na silang dalawa. Malapit na ring matapos ang kontrata ng pagtatrabaho nito sa kanyang opisina. Pero dahil ayaw niyang biguin ang kanyang lola, kinausap niya si Antonia at nagkaroon sila ng kasunduan. Kapalit ng malaking halaga ay magiging asawa niya ito sa loob ng isang taon. Naging maayos naman lahat ngunit isang umaga ay bigla na lamang itong hinimatay sa loob ng kanyang opisina.

Lucy and Axel had plans to travel after they graduated high school. Two orphaned werewolves with no pack to show them who they are. When Axel’s twin sister comes looking for him their plans blow up. After everything they’ve gone through in their lives. Who can they trust and when should they fight.

Bagi Bianca, Martin hanyalah objek fantasy seksual yang ia gunakan untuk melampiaskan hasratnya kepada laki-laki bernama Jullio yang mustahil ia miliki. Bianca sengaja memanfaatkan Martin agar ia bisa dekat dengan Jullio. Namun kedekatan mereka justru diartikan lain oleh keluarganya. Hingga suatu hari, saat keluarganya terpuruk, mereka memutuskan untuk menjodohkannya dengan Martin. Bianca tidak mencintai Martin, ia tidak mau menikah dengan pria itu meski mereka adalah pasangan yang sangat cocok di atas ranjang. Bagi Martin, Bianca adalah segalanya. Martin mencintai Bianca sejak pertama kali melihat gadis itu. Dan ketika gadis itu menawarkan tubuhnya untuk menjadi objek fantasi seksual, Martin dengan senang hati menerima permintaan Bianca. Ketika kebangkrutan melanda keluarga Bianca, Martin rela memberikan seluruh harta yang ia miliki untuk menolong keluarga Bianca. Ia juga berharap lewat perjodohan yang dilakukan itu Bianca sedikit demi sedikit bisa mencintainya. Namun, bukannya menerima perjodohan itu, Bianca justru kabur demi menghindari perjodohan di antara mereka. Kepergian Bianca memaksa Martin mencari gadis itu. Dengan sedikit petunjuk yang ia dapat, Martin melakukan perjalanan panjang untuk menemukan Bianca. Percariannya memang tidak sia-sia, Martin berhasil menemukan Bianca. Pertemuannya dengan Bianca membawa Martin pada orang-orang di masa lalunya dan luka lama yang pernah ditorehkan padanya. Akankah Bianca jatuh cinta dengan Martin setelah perjuangan panjang pria itu? Dan akankah Martin sanggup meyakinkan Bianca untuk menerimanya setelah mengetahui masa lalu kelamnya? When you fall in love, you will do whatever it takes to achieve it. Including hurting yourself-Martin.

Ashley thought she could outrun her past—but a broken-down car on a deserted highway throws her into a brutal biker ambush. Her world collides with the Steel Vipers MC, a brotherhood bound by steel, loyalty, and danger. Rescued by four men—Nolan, the commanding President; Jax, the scarred Enforcer; Ace, the silver-tongued VP; and Cole, the reckless Prospect—Ashley is pulled into their world... and into their hearts. With rival gangs, a ruthless cartel, an obsessed ex, and a relentless detective closing in, trust turns to temptation, desire, and a forbidden bond with all four men. On the open road, survival isn't guaranteed... but wild, dangerous love just might be. The last chapters deliver explosive heat—intimate and deeply earned—as Ashley and the vipers stop running from what they want and claim each other completely.

I receive news of my husband being hospitalized after accidentally eating mushrooms causing hallucinations. I ignore the pain in my sprained ankle and limp to the hospital. When I enter the hospital ward, my husband sidesteps me. Instead, he excitedly throws his arms around the young woman behind me. "You're finally here, honey! I missed you so much!" The young woman gives me a challenging look. Then, she wraps her arms around his neck and kisses him, her face red. They cling to each other and act all lovey-dovey like there's no one with them. After a while, my husband seems to realize I'm there. He scratches his head in embarrassment, looking like a young man who's just fallen in love. "Mom has done a good job in maintaining her appearance, honey. She doesn't look like she's 50 at all."